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Physical Examination in Modern Surgical Practice.

Mohammad Safadi¹, Amir Farah²

¹General Surgery, EMMS Nazareth Hospital, Nazareth, ISR.

|June 8, 2026

Summary

This summary is machine-generated.

Modern diagnostics improve surgical accuracy, but the physical examination remains crucial for clinical judgment when certainty is elusive. Preserving bedside assessment skills is vital in an era of advanced technology.

Area of Science:

Surgical Practice
Clinical Decision-Making
Medical Technology

Background:

Diagnostic imaging, lab testing, and point-of-care ultrasound have advanced surgical practice.

Keywords:

health professional's education imaging modalities pocus (point of care ultrasound)surgeon physical examination surgery general technology enhanced education

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